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An employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 1 H-1B petition in Alaska throughout 2024

By Last Frontier News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Alaska submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

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How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending Feb. 15?

By Last Frontier News | Feb 16, 2025

There were 26 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Feb. 15, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average

By Last Frontier News | Feb 11, 2025

The latest Small Business Optimism Index, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), shows a slight decline in January compared to December.

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Out of state businesses had 27 business licenses issued in week ending Feb. 8

By Last Frontier News | Feb 9, 2025

There were 27 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Feb. 8, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Analysis: Alaska among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Last Frontier News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Last Frontier News shows that Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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January 2025: 154 Alaska business licenses issued out of state

By Last Frontier News | Feb 6, 2025

There were 154 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during January 2025, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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Unfilled job openings persist despite rise in small business optimism

By Last Frontier News | Feb 6, 2025

Despite an improvement in small business optimism, unfilled job openings continue to challenge Main Street enterprises.

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Alaska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Last Frontier News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Alaska experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Alaska Division of Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Last Frontier News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Alaska Division of Elections regarding candidates for the upcoming spring elections on February 5, 2025.

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Weekly Recap Feb. 1: 41 Alaska business licenses issued to businesses out of state

By Last Frontier News | Feb 2, 2025

There were 41 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Feb. 1, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during Q4 2024?

By Last Frontier News | Jan 30, 2025

There were 510 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.

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Alaska agriculture eyes growth with increased local production efforts

By Last Frontier News | Jan 28, 2025

Alaska's agriculture sector is set for potential growth in 2025, as outlined by Director Bryan Scoresby of the Alaska Division of Agriculture.

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Out of state businesses received 33 Alaska business licenses during week ending Jan. 25

By Last Frontier News | Jan 26, 2025

There were 33 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Jan. 25, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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There were 37 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during week ending Jan. 18

By Last Frontier News | Jan 19, 2025

There were 37 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Jan. 18, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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NFIB Alaska hosts virtual briefing with State Director Thor Stacey

By Last Frontier News | Jan 15, 2025

The Alaska Legislature is currently in session, and there are pressing issues on the table that may affect businesses.

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Weekly Roundup Jan. 11: 38 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses

By Last Frontier News | Jan 12, 2025

There were 38 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Jan. 11, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

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NFIB releases jobs report showing hiring challenges for small businesses

By Last Frontier News | Jan 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest monthly Jobs Report, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small business owners in finding employees.

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2023: Alaska ranks 37th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,136,435

By Last Frontier News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Alaska received $3,136,435 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 37th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Higher property tax revenue in Alaska during Q3 2024

By Last Frontier News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $93 million in property tax revenue for Alaska, a 138.5% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Alaska one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Last Frontier News | Jan 6, 2025

An analysis by Last Frontier News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.